RMR (musician) facts for kids

RMR (pronounced "rumor") is an American rapper and singer. He became well-known when his song "Rascal" became very popular on YouTube in February 2020.

RMR signed with Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds from 2020 to 2022. After leaving Warner, he started his own music company, RMRHasIt. This company is part of AWAL Recordings America.

About RMR's Music Journey

Early Success with "Rascal"

In February 2020, RMR released his song "Rascal" on his own. The song quickly became a huge hit on YouTube. This was because of its unique music video.

Soon after, in April 2020, he signed with Warner Records and Cmnty Rcrds. He then released another song called "Dealer." A few days later, a new version of "Dealer" came out. This version featured famous American rappers Future and Lil Baby.

First Music Collection

On June 12, 2020, RMR released his first extended play (EP). An EP is like a mini-album with several songs. This EP was called ... Is a Lost Art. It had eight songs. Other artists like Future, Lil Baby, Westside Gunn, and Young Thug were featured on the EP.

New Music and Creative Videos

Later in 2020, RMR continued to release new music. On November 12, he shared "The Wishing Hour." This song was a new version of "3AM" by Matchbox Twenty.

It was also announced that RMR's next project would be 4th Qtr Medley. This was a series of three re-imagined songs. They also had connected music videos, similar to his "Rascal" video. 4th Qtr Medley was released on November 24. It included new versions of songs by Matchbox Twenty, Drake, and The Goo Goo Dolls.

In 2021, the main music video for 4th Qtr Medley was removed from YouTube. However, the three individual songs are still available online.

Interactive Music and Collaborations

On January 8, 2021, RMR released "Her Honeymoon." The music video for this song was special. It had three different endings. RMR asked fans to call or text him to vote for their favorite ending.

On May 21, 2021, RMR released "Vibes." This song featured another artist named Tyla Yaweh. "Vibes" was planned to be the second song from RMR's first full album, Hotel. However, that album was never released.

On June 11, 2021, RMR worked with Billy Strings on a song called "Wargasm."

After almost two years, RMR released new music again. On March 3, 2023, he released "Crazy" with Ryan Lewis. This was his first official single since "Vibes."

RMR's Life Story

RMR was born in Ghana in 1996. When he was four years old, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he grew up. He likes to keep his personal life private. For several years, he kept his identity a secret. He wore a mask in public and in his music videos.

In late 2023, RMR finally showed his face to the world. He did this in his music video for "Rings on Saturn." As of 2020, RMR was living in Los Angeles, California. He had moved there from Minnesota.

RMR has also been part of important discussions. He was a panel member for "A View From The Front Line." This was a discussion hosted by Warner Records. It included artists involved in the George Floyd protests. It also featured Paul Henderson, who works for police accountability in San Francisco.

RMR's Unique Music Style

RMR's music style has been compared to Lil Nas X. This is because he mixes different types of music. He combines elements of hip hop and country music.

Besides Rascal Flatts, RMR has said that Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Michael Jackson have influenced his music.

RMR's Music Releases

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)